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UID:5725-1714809600-1714842000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies 2024-Days 3 and 4 of 8
DESCRIPTION:We have been invited back to demonstrate at the MN Zoo for four weekends in April and May at the MN Zoo’s Farm Babies event.  This is a venue we have demonstrated at before\, and it is a really great setup.  \nThe demonstrations are April 27th\, 28th\, May 4th\, 5th\, 11th\, 12th\, 18th and 19th.  The coal is provided\, and we will have two and perhaps three forges set up.  All you need is your hammer and some stock.  You do not need to come all weekends or even all day.   First time demonstrators are welcome and encouraged.  \nIf you are interested\, please contact Rick Wessling.  rgwessling@gmail.com.  We will need to coordinate who is coming and what days\, so we do not have everyone at the same time.  Looking forward to being back at this great venue.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-minnesota-zoos-farm-babies-2024-days-3-and-4-of-8/
LOCATION:MN Zoo\, 13000 Zoo Blvd\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wessling":MAILTO:rgwessling@gmail.com
GEO:44.7648067;-93.1920875
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DTSTAMP:20260503T093501
CREATED:20240227T195001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T170953Z
UID:5710-1714813200-1714842000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Hammer Class 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hammer with anvil \nInstructor: Derrick Phillips and others\nClass size: Max 8\, min 4\nDescription: It is recommended that anyone wishing to take this class have taken at least a few days long beginners class\, and have several weeks of forging time. This will help ensure a certain comfort at the forge and with hot metal\, as this class works with a larger hot piece. This class will teach you the skills you need to make a basic rounding hammer. With this knowledge you will then be able to expand your tool chest with other handled tools. All handled tools such as top fullers\, punches and flatters start with this same process. We will begin with a piece of tool steel\, punch the eye\, shape both striking ends\, heat treat and add the handle. You will go home with your own hammer. There will be an assortment of weights to choose from so you can make a hammer to fit your size and needs. This is an intermediate skill level class. \nTools and other items to bring: Bring your favorite hammers: one for striking hot metal and one for striking punches and drifts. A tongs for holding 1-1/2″ square stock if you have that size.\nSafety equipment to bring: the usual for forging with coal: safety glasses\, hearing protection\, respirator or dust mask for grinding\, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes.\nTools and other items to bring: Bring your favorite hammers: one for striking hot metal and one for striking punches and drifts. A tongs for holding 1-1/2″ square stock if you have that size.\nSafety equipment to bring: the usual for forging with coal: safety glasses\, hearing protection\, respirator or dust mask for grinding\, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes.\nLunch arrangements: Bring your own lunch or eat at one of the local establishments. We will take an hour break around noon. \nTo register for this class with a check:  Send a check written to -The Guild of Metalsmiths for $75 to:\nDerrick Phillips\n2461 Como Ave\nSt. Paul MN 55108\nContact Derrick with questions.  derrickphillipsa3o3@gmail.com.\nTo register online:  click here to our website Education page \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be notified individually. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/hammer-class-2024/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Derrick Phillips":MAILTO:derrick_phillips@q.com
GEO:45.218009;-93.426719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T170000
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UID:5726-1714896000-1714928400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies 2024-Days 3 and 4 of 8
DESCRIPTION:We have been invited back to demonstrate at the MN Zoo for four weekends in April and May at the MN Zoo’s Farm Babies event.  This is a venue we have demonstrated at before\, and it is a really great setup.  \nThe demonstrations are April 27th\, 28th\, May 4th\, 5th\, 11th\, 12th\, 18th and 19th.  The coal is provided\, and we will have two and perhaps three forges set up.  All you need is your hammer and some stock.  You do not need to come all weekends or even all day.   First time demonstrators are welcome and encouraged.  \nIf you are interested\, please contact Rick Wessling.  rgwessling@gmail.com.  We will need to coordinate who is coming and what days\, so we do not have everyone at the same time.  Looking forward to being back at this great venue.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-minnesota-zoos-farm-babies-2024-days-3-and-4-of-8-2/
LOCATION:MN Zoo\, 13000 Zoo Blvd\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wessling":MAILTO:rgwessling@gmail.com
GEO:44.7648067;-93.1920875
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093501
CREATED:20240323T182556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T182556Z
UID:5727-1715414400-1715446800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies 2024-Days 5 and 6 of 8
DESCRIPTION:We have been invited back to demonstrate at the MN Zoo for four weekends in April and May at the MN Zoo’s Farm Babies event.  This is a venue we have demonstrated at before\, and it is a really great setup.  \nThe demonstrations are April 27th\, 28th\, May 4th\, 5th\, 11th\, 12th\, 18th and 19th.  The coal is provided\, and we will have two and perhaps three forges set up.  All you need is your hammer and some stock.  You do not need to come all weekends or even all day.   First time demonstrators are welcome and encouraged.  \nIf you are interested\, please contact Rick Wessling.  rgwessling@gmail.com.  We will need to coordinate who is coming and what days\, so we do not have everyone at the same time.  Looking forward to being back at this great venue.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-minnesota-zoos-farm-babies-2024-days-5-and-6-of-8/
LOCATION:MN Zoo\, 13000 Zoo Blvd\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wessling":MAILTO:rgwessling@gmail.com
GEO:44.7648067;-93.1920875
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T182824Z
UID:5711-1715416200-1715443200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Arc Welding 2024
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ben Groves\nClass size: Max 4\, Min 4\nDescription: \nIf you’ve ever wanted to know more about welding\, but didn’t have a way to do it\, here’s your chance. There’s something mysterious and magical about welding. Welders sit so close to this fountain of sparks that most people would jump back from. This one-day class will be a survey of three common modern arc welding techniques which are appropriate for hobby welding: \n\nShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)\nGas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)\nFlux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)\n\nEach technique will be explained and demonstrated. Then the student will have hands-on time to practice. \nSafety Equipment – Wear clothing made of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes.\nOther Equipment: Proper welding gloves\, welding leathers or coat\, welding helmet.\nLunch Arrangements: Bring a bag lunch or eat at a local restaurant.\nTo register for this class with a check:  Send a check for $100 written to -The Guild of Metalsmiths to:\nMartin Masters\n395 Bucher Ave.\nShoreview\, MN 55126\nTo register online:  click here to our website Education page\nContact Marty with questions.  mastersmw@yahoo.com  or 651-285-8731 \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be notified individually.\n \nJackson Street Roundhouse \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/intro-to-arc-welding-2024/
LOCATION:Jackson Street Roundhouse\, 193 Pennsylvania Avenue East\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Masters":MAILTO:martin.masters@metalsmith.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093501
CREATED:20240323T182711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T182711Z
UID:5728-1715500800-1715533200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies 2024-Days 5 and 6 of 8
DESCRIPTION:We have been invited back to demonstrate at the MN Zoo for four weekends in April and May at the MN Zoo’s Farm Babies event.  This is a venue we have demonstrated at before\, and it is a really great setup.  \nThe demonstrations are April 27th\, 28th\, May 4th\, 5th\, 11th\, 12th\, 18th and 19th.  The coal is provided\, and we will have two and perhaps three forges set up.  All you need is your hammer and some stock.  You do not need to come all weekends or even all day.   First time demonstrators are welcome and encouraged.  \nIf you are interested\, please contact Rick Wessling.  rgwessling@gmail.com.  We will need to coordinate who is coming and what days\, so we do not have everyone at the same time.  Looking forward to being back at this great venue.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-minnesota-zoos-farm-babies-2024-days-5-and-6-of-8-2/
LOCATION:MN Zoo\, 13000 Zoo Blvd\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wessling":MAILTO:rgwessling@gmail.com
GEO:44.7648067;-93.1920875
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093501
CREATED:20240323T182946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T182946Z
UID:5729-1716019200-1716051600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies 2024-Days 7 and 8 of 8
DESCRIPTION:We have been invited back to demonstrate at the MN Zoo for four weekends in April and May at the MN Zoo’s Farm Babies event.  This is a venue we have demonstrated at before\, and it is a really great setup.  \nThe demonstrations are April 27th\, 28th\, May 4th\, 5th\, 11th\, 12th\, 18th and 19th.  The coal is provided\, and we will have two and perhaps three forges set up.  All you need is your hammer and some stock.  You do not need to come all weekends or even all day.   First time demonstrators are welcome and encouraged.  \nIf you are interested\, please contact Rick Wessling.  rgwessling@gmail.com.  We will need to coordinate who is coming and what days\, so we do not have everyone at the same time.  Looking forward to being back at this great venue.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-minnesota-zoos-farm-babies-2024-days-7-and-8-of-8/
LOCATION:MN Zoo\, 13000 Zoo Blvd\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wessling":MAILTO:rgwessling@gmail.com
GEO:44.7648067;-93.1920875
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093501
CREATED:20240326T174730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T174730Z
UID:5745-1716022800-1716051600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Scouts Welding & Metalsmithing Merit Badge 2024
DESCRIPTION:Scouts District F Spring Welding and Metalsmithing Merit Badge\nContact Patrick Sullivan at smokiemilo@gmail.com for details. 651-894-3765
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-scouts-welding-metalsmithing-merit-badge-2024/
LOCATION:Almelund\, 17760 ST. Croix Trail\, Taylor's Falls\, MN\, 55084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Sullivan":MAILTO:smokiemilo@gmail.com
GEO:45.46483;-92.743129
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093501
CREATED:20240323T183056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T183056Z
UID:5730-1716105600-1716138000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies 2024-Days 7 and 8 of 8
DESCRIPTION:We have been invited back to demonstrate at the MN Zoo for four weekends in April and May at the MN Zoo’s Farm Babies event.  This is a venue we have demonstrated at before\, and it is a really great setup.  \nThe demonstrations are April 27th\, 28th\, May 4th\, 5th\, 11th\, 12th\, 18th and 19th.  The coal is provided\, and we will have two and perhaps three forges set up.  All you need is your hammer and some stock.  You do not need to come all weekends or even all day.   First time demonstrators are welcome and encouraged.  \nIf you are interested\, please contact Rick Wessling.  rgwessling@gmail.com.  We will need to coordinate who is coming and what days\, so we do not have everyone at the same time.  Looking forward to being back at this great venue.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-minnesota-zoos-farm-babies-2024-days-7-and-8-of-8-2/
LOCATION:MN Zoo\, 13000 Zoo Blvd\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wessling":MAILTO:rgwessling@gmail.com
GEO:44.7648067;-93.1920875
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093501
CREATED:20240323T185157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T184138Z
UID:5731-1716116400-1716130800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Spring Festival\, Holtz Farm\, Eagan MN
DESCRIPTION:$3/person Admission |11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n4665 Manor Dr\, Eagan\, MN 55123 \nEnjoy a spring afternoon of old-fashioned fun at Historic Holz Farm. The Friends of the Farm and the City of Eagan invite you to learn about life on the farm. Guests will be able to enjoy a hayride\, tour the house and listen to live music! Snacks and souvenirs will be available for purchased from the General Store. Tickets required for all individuals 12 months and older\, tickets available at onsite or ahead of time at discovereagan.com. \nContact Zach Christiansen for details: ziggmo@gmail.com\, 763-568-2614 \nNote from Zach Christiansen\, the champion:\nThe event is pretty relaxed. Show up a bit early\, clear out the shed so there is room to work (stumps\, fire pits\, some cobbler items) then I setup my forge and anvil so I’m ready for the day. After that it’s just making things\, talking to visitors/answering questions\, and I give away the items I make. Mostly I make hooks or duplex nail swords\, but any small quick to make item has been good for me. I’m sure someone could do larger items\, knives\, etc too. I also have a table setup to show other items I have made in classes. It gives another talking point. And of course keeping an eye out for those folks who are extra curious and making sure they get a brochure.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-spring-festival-holtz-farm-eagan-mn/
LOCATION:Holtz Farm\, Eagan\, MN\, 55123
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Zach Christianson":MAILTO:ziggmo@gmail.com
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